Chorna Tysa village — to Kvasy village, via Mount Tataruka, Mount Dohiaska, Mount Blyznytsia

At a glance

A multi-day route of 48.8 km with 2,694 m of ascent from Chorna Tysa village to Kvasy village. Estimated time: 2 days of 8–9 h of walking (about 16.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking is missing or partial.

Route stages

1. 0–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 720–1,240 m
2. 19–21 kmClimb of 490 m to Mount Tataruka (1,707 m)
3. 21–36 kmAlong the ridge at 1,360–1,740 m, past Mount Trojaska, Mount Dogyaska, Mount Velykyi Kotel, Mount Stih
4. 36–40 kmClimb of 470 m to Mount Bliznytsia (1,883 m)
5. 40–49 kmDescent of 1,280 m to Kvasy village

Steepest kilometre: km 20–21, a climb of 330 m (≈32%), near Mount Tataruka.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 5, 7, 9, 14, 16, 18, 24, 25 and 26 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Forester's hut “Lisnycha” (km 9), Forester's hut “Apshynets” (km 9), Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 17), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 17), Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (km 35), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 44), Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 44). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Kvasy.

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–24, ≈8.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 24–49, ≈8.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 19 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Chorna Tysa village. Most places to stay near the start are in Yasinya. This is a one-way route: the finish is 16 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?

Estimated time: 2 days of 8–9 h of walking (about 16.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 5, 7, 9, 14, 16, 18, 24, 25 and 26 etc.. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Forester's hut “Lisnycha” (km 9), Forester's hut “Apshynets” (km 9), Shepherds' hut (Chorna Tysa) (km 17), Hunters' lodge at Okole pass (km 17), Mountain shelter “Drahobrat” (km 35), Shepherds' hut (Trostyanets) (km 44), Hut on Polonyna Braivka (km 44). Places to stay near the start: Yasinya; near the finish: Kvasy.